Rose Plays Julie

I think about you all the time.

The kind of life you might be leading.

I wonder what you're doing.

Right now, for example.

Sometimes I think about the day we'll meet

and what that will be like.

The moment we see each other

for the very first time.

I imagine it taking place here

on the seawall on a day like this.

And then I imagine us walking

to the light house and just talking.

About your life and the things that have happened here.

I'd really like to build up memories like that.

By the way, do you ever think about me?

Welcome everyone.

In a recent survey 98% of vets questioned

said they'd been asked to euthanize healthy pets.

And in nearly all those cases

bad behavior is the reason given.

Question, how do we deal with such ethical dilemmas?

And just to be clear, this isn't some

theoretical question about

a situation that you won't ever find yourself in.

What time is it?

I'm late.

My dad, he's gonna kill me.

Hello?

Hello.

Who is this?

Derry, do you want to say your last goodbye to Betty?

So we're gonna administer the injection now,

she won't be in anymore pain.

Okay, she'll experience a shortening of breath

and perhaps a dryness of the mouth,

but that's quiet normal Derry.

Just a sign that the drug is beginning to take effect.

Rose.

That's it Derry, it's all over.

You okay?

That was hard.

You'll have to toughen up.

I know.

When I volunteered in the summer,

I did a border collie, a poodle,

three or four cats, two rabbits, and a ferret.

Really?

Trust me, okay, you stop.

I'll get that.

Hello?

Is this Ellen Wise?

Yes.

Formerly Ellen Bern?

Love, I just need a minute.

Who is this?

My name is Rose.

Okay.

Does the name Julie mean anything to you?

Why?

It's the name on my birth certificate.

I know from my adoption files you requested no contact,

and I really shouldn't be calling like this,

but I didn't know what else to do.

Hello?

Hello, can you hear me?

I like the name, Julie.

When I think about Julie

I picture her like me but different.

Different clothes, different accent, different hair.

For some reason, I always imagined her

with short hair and I don't know why.

I can't help thinking that somehow,

if you had managed to hold onto me,

I'd be living a different life right now.

I'd be this other person.

Perhaps the person who I was really meant to be,

the real me.

Hey dad.

I'm sorry, I should have called,

it's just been really busy here.

How's Lottie?

That's good.

Yeah, I'm fine.

We're doing a module on euthanasia.

Yesterday we had to put down a dog.

Yeah, I think the next one is a horse.

Yeah, it is.

It's really tough.

Yeah, I'm fine.

Yeah, I'm sleeping fine.

Actually, I meant to call you.

I'm going to London on Thursday.

No, it's just for the day.

To a conference on epidemiology.

Yeah, it should be interesting.

I will.

Okay.

Love you to.

Hi, I was calling to see about one of your properties.

I was just wondering if I could arrange a viewing.

Yeah, I'll hold, no problem.

Yeah, the house on Windsor Avenue.

My name is Rosa O'Connor.

At anytime today would be ideal.

3:30 with Valerie.

Hi, I'm here for the viewing.

I called Valerie earlier.

Yes, she's on the phone right now.

Oh, okay.

You could come in and wait if you'd like.

Yeah, sure.

This is a really nice house.

Is that you and your mom?

You look like her.

Think so?

Yeah.

Everyone says like my dad.

They're separated.

My name's Rose by the way.

Eva.

Eva, that's nice.

I have some revision to do so.

Okay, yeah, yeah don't worry about me.

Okay.

Actually, can I ask you something?

What age are you?

I'm 16.

I see.

Thanks.

Rose?

It's Valerie, hi.

And this is Ellen, the owner of the property.

Hi.

You've already met Ellen's daughter, Eva.

Yeah, I have.

Shall we make a start?

That's okay with you Ellen?

Yes, yup, that's fine.

I was about to suggest that we start upstairs.

Yeah, great.

This was the original show house when

they built the development.

Ellen has made a few changes

but she's kept a lot of the features.

The fireplace in the hallway,

which I'm sure you noted, and the wallpaper.

Are you really looking to buy the house?

Why do you ask?

Well it's just, you look a little young

and I, I really don't wanna waste anyone's time here.

The thing is you're right.

I'm looking on behalf of.

What?

A client.

So how many square feet is the property?

3,000.

Can we see Eva's room now?

Valerie.

I was just about to point out the ample storage space.

Could I have a word?

Sure.

Outside, please.

I don't want an argument.

Neither do it.

Good, that's good.

You need to leave now.

What if I say no?

You just said you didn't want an argument.

I just don't, I don't want to cause any trouble.

I just want to talk, that's all.

Mum.

My flight leaves at nine.

Then I'll be gone.

When I need to be on my own, getaway from things,